Operating R2 Series Rotary Disc Header Grass Seed Version; Activating Grass Seed Option - MacDon M2170 Operator's Manual

4.9 Operating R2 Series Rotary Disc Header Grass Seed Version

The optional grass seed (GSS) version of the header is intended for cutting delicate grass seed crops, and laying them in a
windrow prior to a combine picking them up.
Anti-shatter shield (A) prevents the shattering of the grass seed
heads as the header cuts. Grass seed drums (C) gently guide the
crop into a windrow so the delicate grass seed heads are not
damaged. During field operation, fully extend the shield (shown)
or fully retract the shield depending on the type of crop, and
rotate hazard/brake lights (B) to the front (shown). To transport
the header, fully retract the shield and rotate the hazard/brake
lights outward.
The cutterbar is configured to produce one crop stream (A). Do
NOT change the crop steam configuration. For more
information, refer to the R216 Rotary Disc Header Operator's
Manual.
The grass seed option must be activated as an attachment through the HarvestTouch
connected to the windrower before any of the grass seed controls on the ground speed level (GSL) or the operator's
console will work. For instructions, refer to
For instructions about operate the attachment, refer to the following:
• To operate the header in the field, refer to
• To prepare the header for transport, refer to
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4.9.1 Activating Grass Seed Option

The grass seed (GSS) option must be activated with the HarvestTouch
windrower.
NOTE:
The header must be attached to the windrower in order to activate the grass seed option.
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Figure 4.475: Grass Seed Version – Field Position
Figure 4.476: Cutterbar – One-Crop Stream
4.9.1 Activating Grass Seed Option, page
4.9.2 Operating with Grass Seed Option, page
4.9.3 Preparing Header with Grass Seed Option for Transport, page
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